No love for American troops or beer in the Olympics

American men’s hockey backup goalie Jonathan Quick was informed this week that he’d have to get rid of the slogan “Support our Troops” from the back of his mask.The International Olympic Committee also told starting goalie Ryan Miller that he’d have to remove “Miller time” from his mask, according to the Associated Press.The slogans violate a rule barring “advertising, demonstrations and propaganda.”Miller was told he had to get rid of his tag because it’s a slogan for a beer company.Is the IOC taking the slogans too seriously? I mean, it’s not like Quick’s mask says “Crush the Taliban.” And Miller’s name is Miller. He doesn’t have a beer can painted on his mask.What do you think?Also, in a blog yesterday I criticized the Canadian and American women hockey players for celebrating late goals obnoxiously en route to victories of 18-0, 10-1, and 12-1.In turn readers criticized me, asking “How do you want the women to act after scoring goals?” After all, they’re on international TV in a major competition, they said.Answer: I expect them to act exactly how the Canadian men’s team acted last night while whooping Norway 8-0. Flyers’ captain Mike Richards quickly raised one arm about shoulder high when he scored Canada’s third goal and the subdued celebrations continued for the rest of the game.After watching the first day of men’s action, it’s clear Canada is the team to beat. I think they’ll take home the gold while Russia and Sweden will win silver and bronze medals respectively.